22/09/2026
π’ CALL FOR CONSULTANCY
CISR SOFT SKILLS TRAINING & CLIENT CONVERSION PROGRAM β NIGERIA
Corporate Institute of Strategic Research (CISR) is inviting qualified consulting firms, training organizations, professional service firms, and strategic business development partners to express interest in supporting the implementation, marketing, client conversion, and management of the CISR Soft Skills Training Program.
π― KEY CONSULTANCY AREAS
We are particularly interested in firms that can support CISR with:
1οΈβ£ CONTACT-TO-CLIENT CONVERSION
- Identify and engage prospective participants and institutional contacts.
- Convert qualified contacts/leads into paid CISR training clients.
- Follow up prospective clients through calls, WhatsApp, email and other professional channels.
- Support registration, payment and onboarding.
- Maintain accurate lead and client databases.
2οΈβ£ TRAINING CLIENT MANAGEMENT
- Manage converted clients throughout their training journey.
- Coordinate participant communication and engagement.
- Support attendance, assignments, assessments and completion.
- Maintain client relationships and encourage repeat/enrichment training.
3οΈβ£ TRAINING & FACILITATION
- Deliver CISR-approved soft-skills and employability training.
- Facilitate interactive workshops, practical exercises and group activities.
- Adapt training to participants' professional and educational needs.
4οΈβ£ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
- Identify schools, TVET institutions, companies, NGOs and other organizations that require soft-skills training.
- Generate institutional leads and partnership opportunities.
- Convert institutional prospects into paid training engagements.
5οΈβ£ MONITORING, EVALUATION & REPORTING
- Track participant engagement, learning outcomes and completion.
- Collect participant feedback.
- Prepare periodic training and performance reports.
- Provide recommendations for continuous program improvement.
π CISR SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
The program is structured as a progressive learning journey:
π§ YEAR 1 β INTRAPERSONAL SKILLS
Discovering Myself
Self-awareness β’ Confidence β’ Emotional intelligence β’ Personal effectiveness β’ Growth mindset β’ Self-management
π€ YEAR 2 β INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Discovering Others
Communication β’ Teamwork β’ Collaboration β’ Conflict management β’ Leadership β’ Relationship building
πΌ YEAR 3 β EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Discovering the Job Market
Career readiness β’ CV development β’ Interview skills β’ Workplace communication β’ Professional ethics β’ Digital employability β’ Entrepreneurship
π₯ TARGET CLIENTS
CISR is seeking firms capable of reaching and converting:
β’ Students and young professionals
β’ TVET institutions and schools
β’ Universities and colleges
β’ Corporate organizations
β’ NGOs and development organizations
β’ Government institutions
β’ Professional associations
β’ Employers seeking workforce development
β’ Individuals seeking professional certification and soft-skills development
πΌ WHAT WE EXPECT FROM CONSULTANCY PARTNERS
Interested firms should demonstrate:
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Proven experience in training and consultancy
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Strong business development and client-conversion capacity
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Existing networks of prospective clients/institutions
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Capacity to manage leads from first contact to paid registration
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Qualified trainers/facilitators
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Strong communication and digital marketing capacity
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Ability to use WhatsApp, email, CRM/database or similar client-management systems
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Monitoring, evaluation and reporting capacity
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Professional integrity and ability to represent CISR appropriately
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ENGAGEMENT PERIOD
October β December 2026, with the possibility of continued engagement based on performance and mutual agreement.
π© HOW TO EXPRESS INTEREST
Interested firms should submit:
1. Company/firm profile
2. Evidence of relevant experience
3. Proposed approach and methodology
4. Client acquisition/conversion strategy
5. Training and facilitation capacity
6. Team profiles/CVs
7. Relevant references or previous assignments
8. Proposed commercial/financial arrangement
9. Contact details
π§ Submit applications to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
π Questions: 20 September 2026
Email subject: βQuestions: CISR Soft Skills Training Consultancyβ
β οΈ Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
π CORPORATE INSTITUTE OF STRATEGIC RESEARCH β CISR
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